The Black Cats have made a flying start to the 2024-25 season and currently sit at the top of the Championship on goal difference.
However, recent reports have suggested that the Frenchman already has an eye on the January transfer window and will demand reinforcements. That’s according to Football Insider, who have stated: “Le Bris has let it be known to Sunderland he wants to be backed heavily in the January transfer window if his side are still in promotion contention.”
With that in mind, we take a look at some of the players who could leave Sunderland this winter if the Black Cats bring in reinforcements. We’ll also detail the stars who won’t leave during January and why:
13. Chris Rigg - won't leave
The youngster will attract transfer interest this winter but signed a new three-year deal with the club last summer so is unlikely to leave during January. | Owen Humphreys/PA Wire
14. Dan Ballard - won't leave
Dan Ballard recently extended his contract until the end of the 2027-28 season. The 24-year-old Northern Ireland international joined the Black Cats from Arsenal in July 2022. | Dan Ballard by Chris Fryatt Photo: Dan Ballard by Chris Fryatt
15. Ian Poveda - won't leave
Poveda signed a three-year deal with Sunderland last summer with the option to extend the contract by an additional year. The former Leeds United man is also currently injured. | Ian Poveda by Chris Fryatt
16. Luke O'Nien - won't leave
Sunderland's team captain Luke O'Nien is highly unlikely to leave the club in the January transfer window. O'Nien signed a three-year contract extension with the club in August 2023 | Frank Reid